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Students may be eligible to participate in off-campus internships during academic sessions or official academic breaks if their program/course requires, or offers, the opportunity for practical training.

The internship period is limited to the same length as the course enrollment for each specific semester and must be approved by the ISC prior to the student start of the internship.

Complete information about CPT

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Students have the option to start their OPT prior to the completion of their degree program. This option is only worthwhile if the student is not eligible for CPT and the practical training start date is inflexible.

Any time used prior to the completion of the program is subtracted from the total 12-month of OPT.

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Upon completing any degree program at 麻豆传媒映画, F-1 visa students become eligible to apply for a 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization in their field of study within the United States. This authorization requires a formal application and payment of a processing fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Once the OPT application is submitted, processing may take up to four months. Students must carefully adhere to all deadlines related to the application process, maintain their OPT status, and report employment details through the SEVP Student Portal.

Complete information about Post-Completion OPT.

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When nearing the completion of the Post-Completion OPT, students who graduated in any degree level in a STEM major of study are eligible to extend their work authorization for another 2 years. The students must apply for STEM OPT Extension through USCIS, and a decision can take up to 4 months to be rendered.

The STEM major and CIP Code listed in the student鈥� SEVIS I-20 document must be officially listed in the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List to fulfill eligibility requirements.

Complete information about STEM OPT.

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• You must have been in F-1 status for 1 full academic year.
  • Students who have been in F-1 status for more than 1 year, but are in their first or second semester at 麻豆传媒映画, are generally not eligible unless the changes in their financial circumstances are extreme.
• You must be a full-time student in good academic standing.
• Students on probation are not eligible.
• You must try to find on-campus employment before applying.
• You must be able to demonstrate that off-campus employment is necessary due to unforeseen financial circumstances. The possible circumstances could include:
  
  • Loss of a scholarship or assistantship
  • Death or severe illness of the sponsor
  • Bankruptcy or other financial disaster of the sponsor
  • Retirement or illness of the sponsor; student鈥檚 excessive medical bills
  • Substantial devaluation of the currency of the student鈥檚 home country
  • Political or economic upheaval in the student鈥檚 home country

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It is important to provide substantial documentation to the as proof of the change in your economic circumstances.

Note: Students are not always sure if their circumstances meet the eligibility requirements for this type of employment. If you are unsure, you are welcome to make an appointment with one of the International Student Advisors to discuss your particular situation and see if you do qualify.

Translation of documents

You may provide documentation in your home language, but you must include an attached translation. You may translate documents yourself, and you must write on the translation that you are fluent in both languages, and that this is a true and accurate translation.

Application Documents Required: 

• Letter from you explaining the reason for the application.
• completed and signed (Linked for you to download)
• I-20 recommendation from DSO.
• Filing fee payable to the Department of Homeland Security or requesting a fee waiver.
• Two U.S.-style passport photos. The photos must be taken within the past 30 days. Exact specifications on
• Copy of your biographic passport information page.
• Copy of your F-1 visa page or change of status to F-1 approval notice (Form I-797).
• Copy of your .
• Documents proving financial hardship (e.g., original financial document, bank statement, currency exchange rates, letter from sponsor, etc.):
  • Types of documents may vary depending upon whether it is from your home country or from the U.S. Here are some examples (you may have other examples):
    • A letter from a sponsoring agency or a professor documenting the loss of a scholarship or assistantship
    • Personal letters from your sponsor describing the situation
    • A document from your sponsor鈥檚 attorney or accountant
    • A letter from your sponsor鈥檚 company
    • Copies of your sponsor鈥檚 medical bills or a death certificate
    • A document from your medical doctor/copies of your excessive medical bills
    • Copies of magazine or newspaper articles which show changing circumstances in your home country, including currency fluctuations

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You must submit your employment application to the International Student Advisor before it can be sent to the .

Step 1: Make an appointment

You should make an appointment with the International Student Advisor, who will determine if your financial need has been adequately verified with substantial documentation (see "Documentation" section above). 

Step 2: Complete paperwork

If you are determined to be eligible, your advisor will help you ensure you have the required paperwork and can review the Form I-765 for completion. The will need to be sent via mail to the appropriate.

Step 3: Processing time

After the paperwork is mailed to USCIS, it will take approximately 4 months for the application to be processed and, if approved, for you to receive your EAD.

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• Must be an F-1 student in active students

• Must be currently enrolled in courses and pursuing a degree

• Employer must be on the approved(59 Stat. 669).

• Good Academic Standing and currently enrolled in required courses during the internship.

• Offer letter from a recognized & qualifying international organization.

• Employment offer duration must be for 1 year or less

• Part-time (less than 20h per week) during academic open sessions (Fall & Spring). Full-time (more than 20 h) during official 麻豆传媒映画 break, as listed in the 麻豆传媒映画 calendar.

Important: The dates of internship must fall within the student enrollment dates in required courses for program completion. Students are NOT eligible for this type of off-campus employment after completion of all program requirements.

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• Written certification from the international organization that the proposed employment is within the scope of the organization鈥檚 sponsorship, such as:
  • Official Employment Offer letter:
    • Official letterhead
    • Student鈥檚 name
    • Title of the position
    • Dates of employment
    • Number of working hours per week
    • Clearly states that the proposed employment/internship is allowed and within the scope of the organization鈥檚 sponsorship.
    • Description of the position
    • Employer鈥檚 location and location where the student will perform the duties of the position
    • Supervisor鈥檚 name, phone number, and address

•   with the employment page completed by the DSO certifying eligibility for off-campus employment

•   completed (most recent edition)

• • Off-campus employment type (c)(3)(ii)

• payment

• • (for payments) or

• •  (for ACH payments).

• Completed

• Biographical page of a valid passport

• F-1 Visa

• Most recent

• 2 recent 2x2 photos

• Copies of previous EAD cards, if applicable.

• from Registrar's Office

 

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The submission of the International Organization off-campus employment application is by mail-in only. Before submission of your application, carefully read the from USCIS. 

• Collect all the required documents

• Complete the most (c)(3)(ii). Type your answers to avoid handwriting mistakes; print, and sign with a black pen.

• Choose one type of payment and complete (typing) the respective USCIS Form, sign (black ink), and print:
  • (for payments) or
  • Form  (for account).

• Complete (type) the , sign (black ink), and print.

• This form is to request that USCIS notify you via text/email of the receipt of your application.

• Set up an appointment with an ISC advisor to go over your application before mailing your submission.

• Select the appropriate to mail your application. The address can be found under the 鈥淔oreign Students鈥� section, category (C)(3)(ii) -F-1 offered off-campus employment under the sponsorship of a qualifying international organization. Read  
  • NOTE: The correct Lockbox filing address varies depending on the delivery method (USPS vs. FedEx, DHL, or UPS).
  • If you choose FEDEX, do not use the 鈥淎dult Signature Required鈥� delivery option. Choose the 鈥淒irect Signature Required鈥� delivery option.
  • Use express and trackable mail.

• Make copies of all documents you are sending in your application.

• Complete the and upload the requested documentation.
  •   The request will be forwarded to your academic advisor or academic department for verification that you are completing, or will be in the process of completing, the required course(s) during the period of off-campus employment specified in your offer letter.
  • The academic advisor will also confirm that you are in good academic standing. 
    • Important: Your employment must end upon completion of all degree requirements for your program.

 

Processing Time

USCIS processing times can vary and may take several months. Recent student reports indicate that applications for International Organization (IO) Off-Campus Employment (C) (B) (ii) are taking an average of about 4 months to be adjudicated. This employment benefit category is not eligible for a premium processing application. 

We recommend that students apply for IO well in advance of the employment start date to avoid delays on the employment start date.

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